Senior Sustainability Consultant

Job Description

Job SummaryAt AECOM, were delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. Were one global team47,000 strongdriven by a common purpose to delivera better world. Here, you will have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. AECOM plays a critical role in the conceptualisation and creation of amazing spaces, delivering projects and buildings that define skylines and communities. AECOM Buildings & Places is made up of dedicated teams delivering projects in Commercial, Residential,Hospitality, Sports Venues, Work Places, Education, Government and Healthcare.We are friendly, busy and motivated with an established track record of successfully delivering local and overseas projects. Some of our flagship work in recent years include;Palace of Westminster, Scottish Futures Trust, Nottingham Centre for Sustainable Chemistry, Southbank Place, Arctic Science centres, BBC Broadcasting house, The Titanic building in Belfast and the St Pancras Chambers Hotel in London to name but a few.About Our Team:AECOMs Sustainability team are recognised as industry leaders in the field of sustainable development. Our projects range from working with Governments to support Building Regulations and National planning policy relating to climate change, net zero to developingenergy and sustainability strategies to support the design and planning of new development and the resilience of cities.We work across all construction stages, from pre-feasibility, through feasibility, design, construction and operation; and across a wide range of sectors - housing, healthcare, schools, universities, offices, retail, hospitality etc. We also deliver advicerelating to existing portfolios and organisations aiming for net zero carbon.Job Responsibilities:

• Running environmental assessments of buildings including BREEAM, LEED, SKA, WELL and Home Quality Mark assessments. This can cover both design stage and post construction assessment of buildings.
• Preparing sustainability strategies to support building design teams and sustainability statements to support planning applications.
• Running and contributing to a wide range of projects as the workload dictates, including policy development work and research projects

You will need to be from a consultancy or client organisation with the ability to assist in managing and delivering sustainability projects. Minimum Requirements

• BREEAM and/or LEED experience, WELL experience also useful, but not essential
• An ability to communicate effectively, be client-facing and able to write concise and clear reports
• Have a good understanding of and interest in sustainable development issues as they relate to the built environment
• Work experience within a similar Engineering or Sustainability consultancy o another relevant business

Preferred QualificationsA science, engineering or building-related bachelors degree and a building sustainability/energy related MSc is desirableYour benefits will include: Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, youll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days annual leave,company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.Youll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if youre a member of the Reserve Forces youll receive anadditional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.If you have any questions regarding the Civil Engineering Team. Please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Partner - for more information.What we offerWe will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spiritand pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusiona safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes forour clients.We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lastingimpact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of expertsplanners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managersleading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us andlets get started.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.